Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital in New Mexico, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications with specialized neuro critical care skills.

Details

• Neuro ICU setting within a 554-bed Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital that also serves as a children's hospital
• Patient population includes TBI, SAH, SDH, tumor resections, status epilepticus, and other neurological disorders
• Patient ratio is 1:2 under standard conditions
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Weekends required based on unit needs
• No on-call required
• Travelers may be floated to other ICUs, PCU, ED (for admitted patients), or PACU (for admitted patients); med-surg level patients and 6:1 ratios possible but not standard
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Charting via Cerner
• Black scrubs required
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with specialized neuro critical care procedures: EVD insertions, neuro post-op care, A-line insertions, intubation, central line insertion, CRRT, post-TPA care, and post-thrombectomy care
• Experience with ICP monitoring required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience with EVD and CRRT equipment required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers may be asked to switch to the CTVICU (Cardiothoracic ICU) due to a new tower opening
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark require a 6-month break before returning
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval; all time-off requests should be submitted upfront
• COVID vaccination is optional, but vaccination status must be reported to the facility
• There is a possibility of caring for neurological patients in a high-acuity environment alongside a multidisciplinary team